For the most part, new companies don’t just sprout up. Instead, they are created from a new business idea solving a specific problem or filling a need. But to expand a new business idea to support a company, three elements need to be present – the problem / the solution / the market. Without all three, […]
Entrepreneurship
Side Hustles Create Fans for Life
As summer winds down, it’s time to assess how you’re progressing on your plan for the year. With only four months remaining, now is the perfect time to start considering a few side hustles to pick up extra income. I am always on the lookout for new ways to earn money. If you’re creative and willing […]
Sell, Sell, Sell – Keys to Effective Sales
Contrary to popular opinion, good sales ability isn’t a skill you’re born with. Instead, you can learn to sell just like you can learn anything else. And if you want to move forward, it is essential that you learn to sell effectively. Success in business starts with selling. Without sales, there is no money coming […]
Entrepreneurs Enjoy Independence and Rewards
I have always been fascinated by entrepreneurs. And it’s not just the high-profile internet darlings that capture my attention. I am equally enamored with the small local business owner. It’s the act of creating something out of nothing. Seeing a future that others don’t. Taking an idea and turning it into a self-sufficient business that […]
Side Business Ideas – Working With Your Hands
They might not be glorious, but a side business that requires you to work with your hands may be just what you need. Not only can you make money, but the physical nature of the work can benefit your health. Have you seen the movie Office Space? The main character works in a horrible cubicle […]
Can Local Businesses Compete?
After owning and operating a used bookstore for nearly 25 years, my parents have decided to close the store next month. And while it’s sad on the one hand, we knew it was coming and it opens the door for my parents to move on to another phase of their life. The store has been […]